So much more than meets the eye goes into designing an accessory. It's way more than just the stitch used. It's the type of yarn used (weight and fiber), the way the item ultimately feels and fits when worn and even how versatile it can be. Sometimes even the color you make it in makes a huge difference. I'm slowly learning that certain colors photograph better than others. Note to self... I will be staying away from these colors in the future. The brown shade that I used for the cloche hat below is one of them. Some green-blue shades and red shades are others. Everything is a learning process though and I'll continue to report my findings with you my dear readers. :)

But for now, here's a couple of crochet pattern revamps that I have just published:
 I rewrote this Seabottom Slouch Beanie for Chunky and Bulky weight yarn since it shows off its textured stitch more beautifully. It also makes for a quicker project since the yarn is thicker than the DK yarn I had originally written the pattern for. I also worked the crown in hdc stitches instead of dc ones which give the top a smoother shape which helps it to flow more seamlessly into the main textured stitch pattern of the hat.